Optometrist - Frederick

The Wilmer Eye InstituteatJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking an optometrist to join the WilmerEye Institute's comprehensiveeye caredivision. This individual will work independently to provide primary ocular evaluations for patients atWilmer Eye Institute's outpatient clinic location in Frederick, MD.

• Our Fredericklocationprovidessubspecialty care including neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma,pediatrics, corneaand medical retina in addition to comprehensive eye care.Onsite referral/ consultation/ collaboration is available.
• Common encounters include diabetic eye examinations;evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma; Plaquenil screenings;co-management with subspecialists including post-operative care;and triage of urgent eye or vision concerns.Interest inocular disease,dry eye and/or specialty contact lenses is desired but notmandatory.
• WilmerFrederick is located in one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland. Only 1 hour away from Baltimore and Washington, DC. Frederick offers great school districts, avibrant andhistoricaldowntownareawith shops and restaurantsand convenient access to outdoor activities such as hiking,campingand boating.

- Benefits of joining Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive care team in Frederick, MD include:

• Flexibletemplate schedulingallows you to build your dream practicewith no weekends or evenings
• Compensation includes guaranteed base salary and bonus paycommensuratewith productivity and optical referrals
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, 403B contribution, wellness offerings, family care programs, community discounts, and tuition remission
• Epic EMR system allowing collaborative care among the Johns Hopkins multidisciplinary health care team
• Designated faculty mentor to guide academic pursuits and professional growth
• Opportunities toparticipatein departmental and educational activities including continuing education courses, team meetings, and professional development activities

*The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department of Ophthalmology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the Department of Ophthalmology incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

Experience

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.

Education

- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

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Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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